Since 1861,

Pittsburgh Brewing Company has always been committed to a few things: deep roots in the Pittsburgh community, strong tradition, innovation, and of course, brewing great beer. We've been at it for 150 years, and with every bottle we keep getting better.

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Our flagship brand is a traditional American Lager brewed in classic Pittsburgh style.

Built on 150 years of brewing experience, Iron City Beer boasts notes of sweet corn and smooth, crisp barley malt for a dry finish with very little bitterness.

With the crisp, refreshing splash of all-natural mango flavors, I.C. Light Mango is an enticing tropical twist on the classic taste of I.C. Light. This is the juicy, mouthwatering premium light beer ready to transform any summer get-together into a tropical getaway.

Little Herman the German grew up watching his Opa and Omi brew beer in their small stone cottage in Hamburg, Germany. As demand for their charming concoction grew, and the hobby transformed into a business, the family made a promise to never let money or pride spoil the crisp taste of their easy-drinking lager. Herman the German kept that promise when he took over the family business, and he continues to share his family’s original recipe with the world at an honest price.

American Beer is brewed tough to capture the spirit and strength of America. This lager’s crisp taste and bold packaging embodies patriotism and the same values our country was built on: pride, honor and dedication. Packaged in 100% American-made materials and containing nothing but domestic ingredients, American is a proper beer for the hardworking everyman.

Since 1861,

Pittsburgh Brewing Company has always been committed to a few things: deep roots in the Pittsburgh community, strong tradition, innovation, and of course, brewing great beer. We've been at it for 150 years, and with every bottle we keep getting better.

1861

Our story begins 1861 when Edward Frauenheim arrived from Germany with the original Iron City recipe in hand.

1866

Rapid growth meant a new location, where Iron City opened shop in a four-story brick building at the center of Liberty Ave. & 34th Street.

1899

But the story of Pittsburgh Brewing Company begins in earnest in 1899, when 21 local and regional breweries formed a trust on the strength of Iron City's success.

1899

PBCo. became the largest brewery in Pennsylvania, the third largest in America, and a force known for saving brewers who had fallen on hard times.

1933

By 1933, PBCo. was one of only 725 breweries to emerge from the other side of Prohibition. They survived on ingenuity—making ice cream, soft drinks and 'near beer’ while operating a cold storage business.

Ever since, innovation has been a hallmark of Pittsburgh Brewing.

1962

We introduced the snap-top can to the world.

1963

We built the first twist-off, resealable cap

1969

We created the first malt cooler, Hop n' Gator

1971

We created the first draft beer available in a can.

1974

First brewery to print scenes honoring local sports teams and individuals.

2005

We were the first brewer to distribute beer in aluminum bottles on a large scale.

We won't slow down or settle. It’s our mission to continually produce beers with uncompromising standards, and we get better with every batch.